Transcript PC Maintenance: Preparing for A+ Certification

PC Maintenance:
Preparing for A+
Certification
Chapter 22: Setting Up a
Windows Network
Chapter 22 Objectives
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Install network components
Set up networking in Windows
Understand TCP/IP basics
Installing a NIC
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Physical installation
PCI or ISA card
 PC Card (PCMCIA)
 USB
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Setup in Windows
Run Setup utility to install driver
 Configure any options as needed
 Test to confirm functionality
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Installing a Hub, Switch, or AP
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Connect network
cables
Connect AC power
to device
Start up PC(s) and
test network
connectivity
Networking Software and the OSI
Model
Version Differences in Windows
Networking
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Windows 95, 98, Me
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Single set of properties for all networking as a
whole
Windows 2000, XP
Each network connection has its own
properties
 Each network connection can have different
protocols and services
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Windows 9x Networking
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From Control
Panel, choose
Network
Add protocols and
services
Configure TCP/IP
for IP address
Windows 2000/XP Networking
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Choose a
network
connection
and then
view its
Properties
Network Client Software
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Client for Microsoft Networks
Might already be installed
 Installed during Windows Setup if a NIC is
detected
 Installed when you run Network Setup Wizard
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Client for Netware Networks
Must be manually installed
 Not available in all versions
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Manually Installing Network
Client Software
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Windows 9x/Me
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Add client from
Networks dialog
box
Windows 2000/XP
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Choose a network
connection and add
client for that
connection
Protocols
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TCP/IP
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Usually installed by
default
Required for Internet
Used by most
networks
NetBEUI
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Older, compact
protocol
Not routable
Not available in
Windows XP
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IPX/SPX-Compatible
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Internetwork Packet
Exchange/Sequenced
Packet Exchange
Required for Client for
Netware Networks
Binding Protocols
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Required in Windows 9x/Me because
of the single set of Network settings
Associates a protocol with a client or
NIC
Binding Protocols
Checking for Network
Connectivity
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Browse My Network Places (or Network
Neighborhood)
Changing the Computer Name
and Workgroup Name
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Windows 9x/Me:
Identification tab
in Network
properties
Changing the Computer Name
and Workgroup Name
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In System
Properties:
Windows 2000:
Network
Identification tab
 Windows XP:
Computer Name
tab in System
properties
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Network Setup with Wizards
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Windows Me:
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Home Networking Wizard
Windows XP:
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Network Setup Wizard
Understanding TCP/IP
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IP Addresses
32-bit binary number
 Broken down into four 8-digit binary numbers
 Each binary number converted to decimal
 Example:
1100111.10010110.11000000.00001100
(equivalent to 207.150.192.12)
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Assigning IP Addresses
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Static: Fixed address, assigned to each
PC
Dynamic: Address assigned to the PC by a
DHCP server
Automatic Private IP Address (APIPA):
Address assigned by default if DHCP
server is not available
Subnet Masks
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Tells where the network address divides
from the host address
Binary versions always have the 1s first,
followed by the 0s
Example,
11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000
 When converted to decimal:
255.255.255.0
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DNS Server
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Stands for Domain Name System
Translates between URLs and IP
addresses on the Internet
Many DNS servers on the Internet, all
sharing data with one another
Checking PC’s IP Address
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Windows 9x/Me:
View Network
properties
View properties for
TCP/IP
Look on IP
Address tab
Checking PC’s IP Address
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Windows 2000 or
XP:
Display properties
for desired
connection
2. Display properties
for TCP/IP
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